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ALWAYS STIRRING THINGS UP.

People have been drinking tea forever. And for hundreds of years, blends never strayed far from the typical black, green, and Earl Greys you often find on store shelves.

When our founder, Steven Smith, traveled the world, he realized there were bolder, more unique blends to brew. He discovered a plethora of mesmerizing flavors that global cultures and communities have cultivated, perfected, and brewed for centuries.

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His taste buds tingling and head swirling with tantalizing flavor combinations, Steven realized tea blends could be so much more. So in 1994, he created TAZO® Tea.

In the years since, we’ve continued crafting unexpected blends that pop with flavor, sourcing ingredients guaranteed to invigorate the senses and inspire new possibilities.

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